Annie Tsai leads UX research, design, partnerships, public relations, and community management for Hology Engine, enhancing platform accessibility. She holds a bachelor’s in human development from UC Davis and is one of the organizers for Google Developer Group DevFest Stockholm.

Annie Tsai leads UX research, design, partnerships, public relations, and community management for Hology Engine, enhancing platform accessibility. She holds a bachelor’s in human development from UC Davis and is one of the organizers for Google Deve... Show more

Svenja Geißler (geissler@kit.edu) entwickelt am Zentrum für Mediales Lernen (KIT) innovative Lernformate sowie digitale Anreicherungskonzepte für Lehrveranstaltungen und betreibt digitale Wissenschaftskommunikation. Diese Konzepte vermittelt sie in Seminaren für das Institut für Schulpädagogik und Didaktik (KIT) und gibt Workshops u.a. für das HDZ, wobei sie ihre Lernveranstaltungen zugleich als Experimentierfeld für neue virtuelle und digitale Konzepte nutzt.

Svenja Geißler (geissler@kit.edu) entwickelt am Zentrum für Mediales Lernen (KIT) innovative Lernformate sowie digitale Anreicherungskonzepte für Lehrveranstaltungen und betreibt digitale Wissenschaftskommunikation. Diese Konzepte vermittelt sie in S... Show more

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds client strategy while breaking down silos between Four Kitchens’ engineering, design, and project management teams. When it comes to the end user experience, his mission is build uncomplicated systems that allow site editors to do their best work.

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds c... Show more

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi.

He has experience working on the design and creation of websites, mobile sites, WebGL, tablet apps, smartphone apps, smartwatch apps, online advertisements, logos, and motion graphics from research to deployment for clients such as Chevrolet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cadillac, Exelon, GMC, Reebok, Wilbur-Ellis, Hilton Garden Inn, Buick, and The Heidelberg Project.

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi. He has experience working on the design and creat... Show more

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audiences.

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audi... Show more

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy.

Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and sales enablement. I make strategic decisions based on data and testing. At my core, I am a collaborative and decisive leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy. Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and s... Show more

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early development of popular iBuySpy modules made a perfect segue into the iBuySpy Workshop and subsequently the DotNetNuke world. David is a proud and active DNN MVP. His open-source contributions are staples in nearly every DNNer's tool belt, and he serves as one of just a select few Git Approvers for the DNN open source project itself. David has played a key role in organizing DNN community meetups, events, and conferences across the United States and Europe, including DNNCon, DNN Summit, DNN Connect, Southern Fried DNN, and more. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for DNN Connect. He previously served on the Board of Directors for DNN Association, the organization responsible for DNN Summit. David is also the DNN Strategy Lead.

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early d... Show more

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising industry and the creator economy.

She is the founder and head of creative at The Em Dash Co, a content and creative development agency that offers strategic and creative social media solutions. There, she has led projects for global brands such as Netflix, Timberland, LinkedIn, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She is also the host of #CreatorTeaTalk, a brand and community that brings together individuals in the creator economy to discuss all things creators, content, and culture.

Additionally, she is known for her relatable and humorous presence on LinkedIn, which she refers to and popularized as “The Briefcase App,” and for the championing of Black, brown, and queer creatives in her industry.

In 2023, she was recognized by Adweek as a standout in media, marketing, and culture and also recognized by Business Insider as a creator economy expert. In her free time, she takes art classes and frequently travels between her home in Atlanta and Brooklyn, New York, where she sources much of her inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising... Show more

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for a delivery partner fleet of over 300,000 users, optimizing processes and enhancing user experience. At daily.dev, I played a pivotal role in establishing core product management frameworks and launching foundational products that empowered the platform's growth. Passionate about building solutions that drive success, I thrive in dynamic environments where my contributions fuel startup acceleration and long-term impact.

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for ... Show more

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first social media team. As Latino Initiative Editor at Connecticut Public, she leads ¡Somos Connecticut!, a strategic effort to expand Latine content, audience, and staff, through listening sessions, bilingual reporting, and engagement opportunities. She also serves on the National Association for Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) New England Chapter Board. Sabrina performs improv comedy, which led her to saying “yes, and” to hosting the narrative podcast, Generation Barney, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sabrina aims to look for the fun in things, and believes you can accomplish anything when working collaboratively as a team.

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first soci... Show more

Americas Lead - Security & AI Strategy at Microsoft | IEEE Senior Member- Cybersecurity | Podcaster | Public Speaker

With over 19 years in the technology industry, I lead the post sales security strategy for the Americas at Microsoft. I specialize in guiding security executives through identifying and implementing impactful security measures, developing strategies and security programs. Passionate about sharing knowledge, I speak at various conferences, helping organizations secure their security focussed AI-driven futures.

My LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybersaurabh/

Americas Lead - Security & AI Strategy at Microsoft | IEEE Senior Member- Cybersecurity | Podcaster | Public Speaker With over 19 years in the technology industry, I lead the post sales security strategy for the Americas at Microsoft. I specializ... Show more

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere Show more

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence, persuade, and motivate colleagues and higher-ups (hint: execs are people too!). Bring Gary in and watch your team become more productive, effective, and engaging!

Gary Ross is an internal communication trainer, coach, and consultant. He led communication departments for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Fortune Brands, and CDW. Gary was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism while working at WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C., where he also traveled overseas covering the U.S. military and reported from the eye of category four Hurricane Hugo. He is based in the Chicago area where, despite Illinois being almost covered in corn, he is incapable of growing any in his own back yard.

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence,... Show more

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA region. I am driven by curiosity and always seeking to challenge the status quo and solve societal problems.

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA... Show more

Ross Young is the CISO In Residence for Team8. Previously, he served as the CISO of Caterpillar Financial and a divisional CISO at Capital One. He has over a decade of experience with the CIA, NSA, and the Federal Reserve Board. Additionally, Ross has been an instructor at Johns Hopkins University and created the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). His expertise includes attacking financial services for the federal government and automating defenses in Cloud Security and DevSecOps pipelines.

Ross holds master's and bachelor's degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Idaho State University, and Utah State University. Ross is also designated as a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Ross Young is the CISO In Residence for Team8. Previously, he served as the CISO of Caterpillar Financial and a divisional CISO at Capital One. He has over a decade of experience with the CIA, NSA, and the Federal Reserve Board. Additionally, Ross ha... Show more

S.I Ohumu has production credits on two Emmy-nominated BBC documentaries and a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Keele.

She works as a Data Storyteller, leveraging her decade of journalism and communications experience, to tell engaging, actionable data stories optimised for impact in the real world.

S.I Ohumu has production credits on two Emmy-nominated BBC documentaries and a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Keele. She works as a Data Storyteller, leveraging her decade of journalism and commu... Show more

After his careers in journalism and marketing, Samuel Scott is now a vaccinated professional keynote marketing speaker and member of Toastmasters International as well as the writer of The Promotion Fix column for The Drum. Born and raised in the United States, he now lives in Tel Aviv.

After his careers in journalism and marketing, Samuel Scott is now a vaccinated professional keynote marketing speaker and member of Toastmasters International as well as the writer of The Promotion Fix column for The Drum. Born and raised in the Uni... Show more

Working since 11 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2020 as Italy correspondent in Rome. Since 2022 covering as well Web3, Crypto and NFTs and building the first newspaper driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated several events in Germany and Italy. Founder of the digital art platform VistaVagabond.xyz in 2023.

Working since 11 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2020 as Italy correspondent in Rome. Since 2022 covering as well Web3, Crypto and NFTs and building the first newspaper driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated sever... Show more

Giles Lindsay is a technology executive, business agility coach, and CEO of Agile Delta. Giles has a track record in driving digital transformation and technological leadership. He has adeptly scaled high-performing delivery teams across various industries, from nimble startups to leading enterprises. His roles, from CTO or CIO to visionary change agent, have always centred on defining overarching technology strategies and aligning them with organizational objectives.

Giles is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (FBCS), and The Institution of Analysts & Programmers (FIAP). His leadership across the UK and global technology companies has consistently fostered innovation, growth, and adept stakeholder management. With a unique ability to demystify intricate technical concepts, he’s enabled better ways of working across organizations.

Giles’ commitment extends to the literary realm with his book: “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility”. This comprehensive guide focuses on embracing Agile principles to effect transformative change in organizations. An ardent advocate for continuous improvement and innovation, Giles is unwaveringly dedicated to creating a business world that prioritizes value, inclusivity, and societal advancement.

Giles Lindsay is a technology executive, business agility coach, and CEO of Agile Delta. Giles has a track record in driving digital transformation and technological leadership. He has adeptly scaled high-performing delivery teams across various indu... Show more

Isaac Sacolick is President of StarCIO, a technology leadership company that guides organizations on mentoring digital trailblazers and building digital transformation core competencies. He is the author of Digital Trailblazer and the Amazon bestseller Driving Digital and speaks about agile planning, devops, data science, product management, and other digital transformation best practices. Sacolick is a recognized top social CIO and a digital transformation influencer, with over 1,000 articles published on his blog Social, Agile, and Transformation, CIO.com, InfoWorld, and other sites. You can find him sharing new insights on the Driving Digital Standup or during his weekly Coffee with Digital Trailblazers.

Isaac Sacolick is President of StarCIO, a technology leadership company that guides organizations on mentoring digital trailblazers and building digital transformation core competencies. He is the author of Digital Trailblazer and the Amazon bestsell... Show more

I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in -

1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structured manner through 12 academic/extracurricular case participations.

2. Past product work experience in AI - Having worked in conversational AI for 2 years, I understand the impact AI can create for businesses. Specially with latest technology dev. within LLMs, organizations can introduce process efficiencies or enhance CX or provide near real-time personalisation.

3. Future interest in Cloud - In my opinion, Cloud computing is going to be the foundation for AI in future. I say this, because I got a chance to use Google Big Query platform and saw how massive datasets could be used for prediction and model building within minutes.

I am excited to connect with fellow like-minded professionals, visionaries, and industry disruptors. Feel free to reach out and thank you for visiting my profile.

Email: sonipr@iu.edu

𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆𝘂𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶.𝗰𝗼𝗺

I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in - 1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structure... Show more

With over a decade of experience in B2B leadership, Bastian brings a wealth of insights from both the traditional corporate world and the dynamic startup scene. As VP Product/Marketing at WorkMotion, he is at the forefront of shaping the "Future of Work."

Bastian's passion for remote work has grown during the pandemic, leading him to develop expertise in leading decentralized, global, and intercultural teams. His experience and insights make him a valuable speaker on the ever-evolving landscape of work.

With over a decade of experience in B2B leadership, Bastian brings a wealth of insights from both the traditional corporate world and the dynamic startup scene. As VP Product/Marketing at WorkMotion, he is at the forefront of shaping the "Future of W... Show more

Anna McDougall is an engineering director, TEDx speaker, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and author of "You Belong in Tech". She grew up in Sydney, Australia, and started coding as a kid: making websites as early as 1995 with HTML in Notepad. After working in marketing and project management, she made her first career change, completing a Masters of Music and moving to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32, she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. She quickly discovered her mix of technical, stage, and social skills made her perfect for technical advocacy. She now works as Director, Product and Engineering (Projects and Organisation) for the tech subsidiary of Europe's largest media publisher, Axel Springer National Media & Tech, based in Berlin, Germany. Her work involves coding across multiple teams and projects, general engineering management, and strategic consulting to continuously push for progress in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. In addition, she loves to speak at events regularly and run workshops for engineers on how best to present their ideas and projects to the public.

Anna McDougall is an engineering director, TEDx speaker, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and author of "You Belong in Tech". She grew up in Sydney, Australia, and started coding as a kid: making websites as early as 1995 with HTML in Notepad. Aft... Show more

I've spent the better part of the last decade designing, developing and architecting cognitive personification for human-interfacing AI. My design acumen is informed by eclectic technical prowess and a comprehensive understanding of adjacent core technologies that power intelligent experiences, such as open-domain conversational AI, multimodal HCI and distributed intelligence ecosystems. I've worked on such initiatives for Apple, Meta, Salesforce, Samsung and ServiceNow.

I'm featured in Forbes, ARS Technica, and more for my work in the realm of emerging technology, and maintain a radical commitment to evangelize best practices for creating impactful AI-first innovation with the ultimate goal of furthering my field.

Specialties:
Human-Centered System Design (HFE), Human-Machine Interaction, Technical UX/UI

Focus Areas:
Generative AI, Conversational AI, Neurotechnology, Ambient Intelligence, Ubiquitous Computing, Neuromorphic Engineering

I've spent the better part of the last decade designing, developing and architecting cognitive personification for human-interfacing AI. My design acumen is informed by eclectic technical prowess and a comprehensive understanding of adjacent core tec... Show more

Stef has always been drawn to the human aspect of business and digital products across industries, and how they impact our lives. With that in mind, building and delivering high-quality, habit-forming digital experiences that allow businesses to grow, has become his top priority. Bothrs, the experience design studio he’d co-founded, breathes that same mindset: cultivating change, encouraging innovation, and most of all, making corporates work and think like start-ups again. By providing them the right process and team, Bothrs enables large companies to shift into seventh gear, and helps them design, build, and launch great digital experiences at mind-blowing speeds.

Stef has always been drawn to the human aspect of business and digital products across industries, and how they impact our lives. With that in mind, building and delivering high-quality, habit-forming digital experiences that allow businesses to grow... Show more

Emad Ghorbaninia is a prominent figure in the tech industry, particularly known for his expertise as a Mobile Lead Engineer, Solution Architect, Passionate team lead, Public speaker and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor.
His passion for technology extends beyond his professional duties, as he is always keen on learning new topics in the field. Beyond his tech pursuits, Emad enjoys a range of leisure activities. He's an avid player of both board games and video games, enjoys watching various series, plays the harmonica, and is also an intermediate table tennis player.

In his professional capacity, Emad Ghorbaninia has contributed significantly to the field of mobile development. He's recognized not only for his technical skills but also for his role as a Mobile Lead and Solution Architect at Visma Acubiz, also based in Denmark. His area of expertise encompasses several key domains including Information & Communications Technology, Finance, Health & Medical, and Media & Information. Emad's topics of focus include Software Development, as well as Android & iOS Application, Leadership, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of mobile app development.

Links:

http://www.emadgnia.com

https://github.com/Emadgnia
https://www.tryswift.co/world/#emadgnia
https://www.tryswift.co/events/2023/nyc/#emadgnia
https://appbuilders.ch/
https://www.kodeco.com/u/emadgnia
https://appdevcon.nl/speaker/emad-ghorbaninia/
https://twitter.com/emadgnia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadgnia/
https://mastodon.online/@emadgnia
https://swiftconf.com/
https://tryswift.jp/_en
https://www.meetup.com/copenhagencocoa/events/295617660/
https://www.meetup.com/copenhagencocoa/events/290849569/

Emad Ghorbaninia is a prominent figure in the tech industry, particularly known for his expertise as a Mobile Lead Engineer, Solution Architect, Passionate team lead, Public speaker and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor. His passion fo... Show more

G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes Benz, and innovative startups. He distills insights, skills, and tools into actionable strategies to help executives, founders, and entrepreneurs stand out and grow their brands the smarter way. Kofi's ability to blend humor, insights, and thought-provoking stories inspires people into action.

Kofi has held senior positions at iconic advertising agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, and McCann. Some of his work has been highlighted in the WSJ and Entrepreneur magazine, and he has presented to influential audiences at Google, the Smithsonian, SXSW Festival, Harvard, and the United Nations.

G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes ... Show more

Josh King Madrid (JetSet)
Josh King Madrid, known online as "JetSet", is an American internet celebrity, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, neuromarketer, NLP trainer, artist, host, and public speaker.

Madrid is a college dropout who started his entrepreneurial career at age 18 and became a millionaire by 24.

Some key facts about Josh King "JetSet" Madrid:
- Born on March 8, 1998 in Orange, California
- Launched his podcast "The Dropout Degree Show with JetSet" in 2017, which has over 1 million downloads and 1,000 5-star reviews
- Invented the world's first automated-interactive conversational chatbot campaign using Instagram DM automation, generating over $20 million in leads
- Author of the best-selling book "JETSET Life Hacks: 33 Life Hacks Millionaires, Athletes, Celebrities, & Geniuses Have In Common"
- Writes for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Rolling Stone
- Has shared stages with motivational speakers like Eric Thomas, Andy Frisella, Tai Lopez, and Billionaire Naveen Jain
- Known for his expertise in neuromarketing, NLP, and persuasion techniques
- As an influential internet personality and entrepreneur, Josh King "JetSet" Madrid has built a reputation for his innovative marketing strategies, business acumen, and motivational speaking.

Josh King Madrid (JetSet) Josh King Madrid, known online as "JetSet", is an American internet celebrity, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, neuromarketer, NLP trainer, artist, host, and public speaker. Madrid is a college dropout who star... Show more